If you’re a fan of margaritas, you’re in for a treat! This Blackberry Margarita is a vibrant, refreshing twist on the classic cocktail, combining the tartness of blackberries with the zing of fresh lime and the warmth of tequila. Perfect for evenings on the patio or a festive gathering with friends, this drink is as delicious as it is beautiful. Whether you’re a margarita enthusiast or just looking for a new cocktail to try, this blackberry version is sure to become a favorite. Cheers to bold flavors and good sips!
Ingredients
2 cups blackberries, fresh or frozen
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 cup Swerve or sugar
1 cup water
4 oz. tequila
3 oz. triple sec
2 limes, juice and zest, divided
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
Garnish: Salt, Lime slices and fresh blackberries
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the blackberries, water, lemon juice, zest and Swerve or sugar. Heat until it begins to boil.
Turn down the heat a little and mash the blackberries slightly to render the juice. Turn off the heat and allow to steep and cool completely. Strain the berries and liquid in a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or large container, pressing the berries down to render as much juice as possible. Discard the solids left behind in the strainer. Store any leftover juice in the refrigerator.
In a shaker, combine the tequila, triple sec, juice of 2 limes, 4 oz. of blackberry juice and vanilla. Shake vigorously to mix.
Pour into pretty glasses filled with ice. Garnish with a slice of lime and a couple of blackberries. Cheers!!
Blackberry Margarita
Equipment
- 1 knife for slicing limes
- 1 zester for zesting limes
- Measuring spoons
- 1 jigger or measuring cup
- 1 shaker
- 1 small saucepan
- 1 fine mesh strainer
Ingredients
- 2 cups blackberries, fresh or frozen
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 cup Swerve or sugar
- 1 cup water
- 4 oz. tequila
- 3 oz. triple sec
- 2 limes, juice and zest, divided
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- Garnish: Salt, Lime slices and fresh blackberries
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the blackberries, water, lemon juice, zest and Swerve or sugar. Heat until it begins to boil.
- Turn down the heat a little and mash the blackberries slightly to render the juice.
- Turn off the heat and allow it to steep and cool completely. Store any leftover juice in the refrigerator.
- Strain the berries and liquid in a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or large container, pressing the berries down to render as much juice as possible. Discard the solids left behind in the strainer.
- In a shaker, combine the tequila, triple sec, juice of 2 limes, 4 oz. of blackberry juice and vanilla. Shake vigorously to mix.
- Pour into pretty glasses filled with ice. Garnish with a slice of lime and a couple of blackberries. Cheers!!
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